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Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Critical Care Nocturnist)

St. Joseph's Health$61.76–$89.92/hrWayne, NJFull timePosted 1y+ agoStill open, checked every night
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • PALS

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This posting states $61.76–$89.92 an hour. Open acute care nurse practitioner jobs in New Jersey post a median of $75.55 an hour, the middle half $75.55–$75.84, across 5 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Acute care nurse practitioners employed in New Jersey earn a median of $76.59 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

Responsible for overseeing the care of a defined patient population as a dominant aspect of the role and is recognized as an interdisciplinary leader within his/her specialty. Responsible for enacting standards of practice and standards of professional performance, consistently demonstrates the core competencies of advanced practice nursing as well as defined specialty competencies.

  • Must be an acute care APN with a Critical Care background
  • This is your opportunity to work with a dynamic team!
  • Independent performance of ICU procedures required, ICU stabilization and management required.
  • Shifts are 7P - 7A, 2080 hours per year
  • In House independently with attending available by phone, attending would come in as needed
  • Part of a full-time critical care team
  • Primary location is Wayne, NJ

St. Joseph’s Health operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with non-profit status. Therefore, you may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

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Work requires knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts normally acquired through completion of a Master's degree in Nursing and three to five years of previous work related experience. Licensure required as a Registered Nurse by the State of New Jersey. Certification required as an Advanced Practice Nurse by the New Jersey Board of Nursing. Successful completion of department specific orientation and department specific certifications such as Basic Life Support (BLS) within one year of hire.

Effective January 2019, St. Joseph’s Health requires certifications for Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) to be granted through the American Heart Association.

St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”.

Benefits Eligibility : (Full-time and Part-time Employees-over 20 hours a week)

  • Competitive salary*
  • Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
  • 403b retirement plan options with company match
  • Health & Wellness*
  • Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
  • PTO, and paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • LTD : Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance Options
  • Onsite Day care Program

*Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

Pay transparency : St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc.” The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.

From St. Joseph's Health's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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